The Different Types of “Sorry” (And Why Some Apologies Mean Nothing)

Welcome back to Boundaries & Banter with your hosts Taryn & Michela.Today we’re unpacking one tiny word with a massive impact: sorry.Why is it so hard for people to apologize? What’s the difference between intent vs impact? And how do you know when an apology is real… versus just a way to shut you up?We break down the different types of “sorry” (including the classics like “I’m sorry you feel that way” and “Sorry, but I didn’t do anything wrong”), why people get defensive, and what a real apology actually requires: accountability, reflection, and changed behavior.Plus — we read a listener story about a mother-in-law who apologized… and then changed absolutely nothing. If the apology doesn’t come with action, what does it even mean?📩 Send us your story (anonymous): boundariesandbanteratgmail.comIf you’ve ever felt stuck waiting for an apology — this one’s for you.00:00:00 Intro: Welcome back00:00:07 Today’s topic: “Sorry”00:00:24 The different types of “sorry”00:00:57 “Sorry, but I didn’t do anything wrong”00:01:39 Intent vs impact (the real issue)00:01:50 Why it’s so hard to say sorry (ego)00:02:35 Accountability doesn’t mean guilt00:02:51 The Whole Foods example (accidents vs harm)00:04:00 Why people get defensive when confronted00:05:08 When apologies don’t come with change00:06:36 Is saying sorry learned? (kids + development)00:20:19 Listener story: left out by mother-in-law00:24:24 Would You Rather: apology vs actions00:28:24 Closing: evolve, communicate, therapy noteWelcome to Boundaries & Banter 🎙️Join Taryn and Michela for raw, funny, and heartfelt conversations about mental health, relationships, and everything in between.👇 Stay connected with us:📸 Instagram – @boundariesandbanter🎵 TikTok – @boundariesandbanter▶️ YouTube Shorts & full episodes – youtube.com/@boundariesandbanter💌 Share your story: [email protected]#BoundariesAndBanter #MentalHealthPodcast #Relationships #FunnyPodcast #WomensPodcast